'Person of interest' sought in Garden District rape

NOPD: Man wanted for questioning, but not a suspect in assault

Police on Wednesday evening released the image of a man identified as a "person of interest" in connection with a sexual assault in the Garden District.

Investigators said the individual is not a suspect, but may have information relevant to the investigation into the aggravated rape and carjacking.

The incident was reported on Monday night. The victim told officers she was attacked about 6:45 p.m. in the 1200 block of Eighth Street.

She said two men -- one of them displaying a handgun -- approached and abducted her.

The men forced the woman into a vehicle that was waiting nearby and driven by a third man. After the abduction, police said the men then robbed and raped the woman as they drove around the neighborhood.

The victim was able to provide only a broad description of her attackers.

The vehicle -- a 1999 Honda -- was recovered earlier Wednesday.

Anyone with information on the individual identified as a person of interest is asked to contact Det. Derrick Williams at 504-658-5533 or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.

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